tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89219553084847394752024-03-08T00:00:45.307-08:00Bride vs. Groommiss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-2282889508285721682010-04-18T22:21:00.001-07:002010-04-18T23:28:45.492-07:00How sweet it is.<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I was so surprised and very honored that our wedding was posted on </span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/16/downtown-los-angeles-loft-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Style Me Pretty</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S8v2nsd8AjI/AAAAAAAAC5E/QT70GKVK2bM/s1600/033_ohana_photographers.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S8v2nsd8AjI/AAAAAAAAC5E/QT70GKVK2bM/s320/033_ohana_photographers.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461730134928917042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo by<a href="http://ohanaphotographers.com/index2.php"> Ohana Photographers</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Thank you to SMP for the super sweet </span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/16/downtown-los-angeles-loft-wedding/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">post</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> and to our lovely coordinator, Paola Spagnoletti of </span><a href="http://justchicevents.com/blog/featured-on-style-me-pretty/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Just Chic Events</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">, for submitting the entry. We could not have pulled off the wedding we envisioned without all these wonderful vendors, whom we love and would highly recommend: </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Day-of Wedding Coordinator ~ Paola Spagnoletti of <a href="http://justchicevents.com/blog/traci-chris-tricot-showroom/">Just Chic Events</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Photographer ~ Chris Austin of <a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/262&chris-traci-a-downtown-los-angeles-wedding">White Haute Photography</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Second Photographer ~ David Baxter of <a href="http://ohanaphotographers.com/blog/the-standard-los-angeles-wedding-awesome/">Ohana Photographers</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Lighting and drapery ~ Mars and Nancy of <a href="http://flowersonmars.blogspot.com/">Flowers on Mars</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">DJ ~ Michael Antonia of <a href="http://www.theflashdance.com/">The Flashdance</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Make-up ~ Julie Han (aka <a href="http://beautybooger.blogspot.com/">miss cakeface</a>)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Bouquets and boutonnieres ~ Liza of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/letters4lilly">Letters 4 Lilly</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Cake ~ Laurie Mura of <a href="http://www.ibicake.com/">I Believe It's Cake!</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Maybe I'll get around to the recaps one day soon...</span></div></div></div></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-44913801569003115012010-02-18T20:52:00.000-08:002010-02-19T00:25:19.142-08:00Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Two things I love to do more than anything with my girlfriends are shopping and eating. What better place to do both these things than in New York City?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">For my bachelorette trip, my three bridesmaids and I headed out to NYC. I had so much fun and words cannot express how thankful I am to my wonderful bridesmaids. Unfortunately, the other three girls in our group weren't able to make the trip out and they were dearly missed.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Rather than a silly penis veil (which so would not go with any of my outfits), the girls had me wear the Chubby Bunny for Hello Kitty bow headband in the limited edition black sold at the Three Apples event at Royal-T Art Gallery. It was fabulous. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347v0t6wRI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/PyeYJnAmDqw/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442-8.jpeg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347v0t6wRI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/PyeYJnAmDqw/s320/of%3D50,332,442-8.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439851092701266194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">It was ridiculously cold but so worth freezing our LA asses off. We managed to accomplish a pretty good balance of</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">touristy stuff:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3457NN3e_I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/fI749y4xAUU/s1600-h/IMG_3758.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3457NN3e_I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/fI749y4xAUU/s320/IMG_3758.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849089233026034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ice skating in Central Park</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S35ANFdw5QI/AAAAAAAAB2o/wGfUzSMUR6Q/s1600-h/IMG_3782.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S35ANFdw5QI/AAAAAAAAB2o/wGfUzSMUR6Q/s320/IMG_3782.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439855993459631362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Christmas tree at Rockefeller Cente</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">r</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347XwAK2VI/AAAAAAAAB2A/Bar9aALIH5I/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442.jpeg"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347XwAK2VI/AAAAAAAAB2A/Bar9aALIH5I/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442.jpeg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347XwAK2VI/AAAAAAAAB2A/Bar9aALIH5I/s320/of%3D50,332,442.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850679118780754" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">posing for pictures in Times Square</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347FEwXfZI/AAAAAAAAB1o/CXodpoJte5g/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442-2.jpeg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347FEwXfZI/AAAAAAAAB1o/CXodpoJte5g/s320/of%3D50,332,442-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850358272130450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">more posing in Times Square</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Db-hRwI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/9yplm2KDD9g/s1600-h/IMG_3927.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Db-hRwI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/9yplm2KDD9g/s320/IMG_3927.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850330145769218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">controversial Obama ad</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346mhh_rxI/AAAAAAAAB1A/0KbD9cOXuzg/s1600-h/IMG_3907.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346mhh_rxI/AAAAAAAAB1A/0KbD9cOXuzg/s320/IMG_3907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849833420533522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Empire State Building</span></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Er9mihI/AAAAAAAAB1g/repRPztinPQ/s1600-h/IMG_3959.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Er9mihI/AAAAAAAAB1g/repRPztinPQ/s320/IMG_3959.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850351616756242" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">walking across the Brooklyn Bridge (this is how I saw the Statue of Liberty :P)</span></span></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">shopping:</span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Er9mihI/AAAAAAAAB1g/repRPztinPQ/s1600-h/IMG_3959.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347XR1-5EI/AAAAAAAAB14/l4_0wzUPHao/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442-16.jpeg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347XR1-5EI/AAAAAAAAB14/l4_0wzUPHao/s320/of%3D50,332,442-16.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850671022990402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Dylan's Candy Store</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347Er9mihI/AAAAAAAAB1g/repRPztinPQ/s1600-h/IMG_3959.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S34-RmZTp_I/AAAAAAAAB2g/4cU3OSBYnlQ/s1600-h/IMG_3860.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S34-RmZTp_I/AAAAAAAAB2g/4cU3OSBYnlQ/s320/IMG_3860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439853871995529202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">just a few purchases from my faves: boutiques on the Lower East Side, Brookyln Industries, Top Shop, Marc Jacobs accessories, Uniqlo</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">eating:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347D87eL7I/AAAAAAAAB1Y/fNJ1BZQjm2c/s1600-h/of%3D50,332,442-1.jpeg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347D87eL7I/AAAAAAAAB1Y/fNJ1BZQjm2c/s320/of%3D50,332,442-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850338991353778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">pizza at John's Pizzeria</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S344oVwz67I/AAAAAAAAB0A/YwjHdMMFkpo/s320/mosaic16977b161b580725cfdc05ca5699e2eb24d79dda.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439847665597934514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">delish dinner at the Stanton Social</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346kyAos1I/AAAAAAAAB0o/MhraJ0hkVWU/s1600-h/IMG_3805.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346kyAos1I/AAAAAAAAB0o/MhraJ0hkVWU/s320/IMG_3805.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849803484279634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">best bread ever at Bruschetteria on the Lower East Side</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346mAksNfI/AAAAAAAAB04/dhFbvQDbnao/s1600-h/IMG_3838.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346mAksNfI/AAAAAAAAB04/dhFbvQDbnao/s320/IMG_3838.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849824573470194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">McDonald's french fries are so damn good after a night of drinking</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347FqiXOuI/AAAAAAAAB1w/-dZqE_Xuwg0/s320/of%3D50,590,442-13.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850368413940450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Serendipity frozen hot chocolate</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S347YYOdgEI/AAAAAAAAB2I/Uv72Y9cq9KQ/s320/IMG_4058.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439850689916141634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Burger Joint</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">and drinking:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3458puqJmI/AAAAAAAAB0g/SONyJ99ylJY/s1600-h/IMG_3785.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3458puqJmI/AAAAAAAAB0g/SONyJ99ylJY/s320/IMG_3785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849114066626146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Stanton Social </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346lS9QYdI/AAAAAAAAB0w/hwDFfbN7CTw/s1600-h/IMG_3820.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346lS9QYdI/AAAAAAAAB0w/hwDFfbN7CTw/s320/IMG_3820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849812328473042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">W lounge</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3456mueQQI/AAAAAAAAB0I/APfb3Ez9dkA/s1600-h/IMG_0322.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3456mueQQI/AAAAAAAAB0I/APfb3Ez9dkA/s320/IMG_0322.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849078900801794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Silhouette fun at the W</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">NYC is amazing. This was my first trip out, but definitely not my last. Thank you Emily, Maryn, and Tritia for the fabulous and unforgettable bachelorette trip. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S346njRuWqI/AAAAAAAAB1I/fh7-zxHcv1E/s320/IMG_3914.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439849851069029026" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-82436555946815847212010-02-08T11:51:00.000-08:002010-02-08T12:03:22.943-08:00It's official...<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', serif; ">...because it's Facebook official. ;) </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', serif; "> This girl </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/S3Bszj-nVII/AAAAAAAABSw/jH1guptTYCg/s320/me.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435964383323182210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">is MARRIED.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">Was it a perfect night? Hell no. Was it an amazing night? F*N YES!!!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;">SO much more to come. </span></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-68450477704665437132009-12-27T13:44:00.001-08:002009-12-27T15:55:21.489-08:00Be our guest be our guest be our guest.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One of my biggest projects for the wedding has been the invitations. The insanely expensive type of invitation that I wanted was not in the budget. I have a love-hate relationship with Adobe Illustrator. It has amazing functions but some things are just so damn complicated.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After designing it, I let it sit on my computer for a few (several) months, since invitations did not need to go out until December. I figured the easy part would be printing and sending them out.<br /><br />Well, December crept up quickly and I ran into several issues during </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">the printing. First of all, the paper was too thick to print on our own printer. Gah. Thank you, mrs. a, for letting us borrow yours! Then, the yellow I used in Illustrator was printing brown the on the printer. Gah. Finally, though I set the size on Illustrator to the size of the paper, it was getting enlarged in the printing. Gah.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am easily frustrated, especially when technology does not work. Lucky for me, I have a very patient, computer-savvy, perfectionist fiance'. He spent several painstaking hours fixing each page. Thank you, mr. c for doing everything for me that I don't have the patience for. You spoil me.<br /><br />While he printed, I made address labels and return address labels. We used our </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">customizable stamps by Stamps.com purchased from Walgreens during the summer upon a deal alert from <a href="http://budgetweddinginla.blogspot.com/2009/07/deal-alert-44-cent-personalized-stamps.html">this guy</a>.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfl_RzkI_I/AAAAAAAABJc/jL5-hJSJbio/s1600-h/IMG_3564.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfl_RzkI_I/AAAAAAAABJc/jL5-hJSJbio/s320/IMG_3564.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420053551837881330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" >4 different engagement photos taken by our wonderful photogs, <a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/">Chris and Erinn Austin</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szflj_fYG3I/AAAAAAAABJU/0cGxxUCljA0/s1600-h/invitation+envelopes+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szflj_fYG3I/AAAAAAAABJU/0cGxxUCljA0/s320/invitation+envelopes+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420053083064900466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfljih9BsI/AAAAAAAABJM/puis9ZwZVoA/s1600-h/invitation+envelope.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfljih9BsI/AAAAAAAABJM/puis9ZwZVoA/s320/invitation+envelope.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420053075291080386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After printing, we folded each page and perforated the RSVP postcard and it was ready for assembly.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I went back and forth on how to bind it. I tried ribbon, I tried thread, I tried staples. I know it wasn't the best looking option, but I went with staples because it was the easiest and I was already behind in mailing them out.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfpE_QiOMI/AAAAAAAABJk/6z2-Xup2IWY/s1600-h/invitation+perforating.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfpE_QiOMI/AAAAAAAABJk/6z2-Xup2IWY/s320/invitation+perforating.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420056948473215170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >i love this thing.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >thanks, mrs. gb.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfpin_gkLI/AAAAAAAABJ0/inzKBVIvupE/s1600-h/invitation+assembly+line.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfpin_gkLI/AAAAAAAABJ0/inzKBVIvupE/s320/invitation+assembly+line.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420057457623863474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">ready to assemble.</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The invitations finally went out last Tuesday, with, of course, one more complication. Unfortunately, when mr. c went to mail these out, they weighed 1.2 ounces, 0.2 oz over the 44 cent stamp rate. Gah. So, he had to purchase 17 cent stamps and stick them on each envelope:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfzGBo1dOI/AAAAAAAABL0/W7Sy-6cT8lk/s1600-h/IMG00194-20091221-2101.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfzGBo1dOI/AAAAAAAABL0/W7Sy-6cT8lk/s320/IMG00194-20091221-2101.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420067961408156898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I am completely happy with the final result:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrXZoKeTI/AAAAAAAABLM/wAfVYrVcjDc/s1600-h/invitation+cover.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrXZoKeTI/AAAAAAAABLM/wAfVYrVcjDc/s320/invitation+cover.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420059463812544818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfr17G--_I/AAAAAAAABLs/Ms3A9S6EYz0/s1600-h/invitation+page+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfr17G--_I/AAAAAAAABLs/Ms3A9S6EYz0/s320/invitation+page+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420059988196260850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrstNsvHI/AAAAAAAABLU/HQQyxLfZWBg/s1600-h/invitation+directions.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrstNsvHI/AAAAAAAABLU/HQQyxLfZWBg/s320/invitation+directions.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420059829847506034" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfrs0NUxAI/AAAAAAAABLc/UrvOL8gIaEE/s1600-h/invitation+menu.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Szfrs0NUxAI/AAAAAAAABLc/UrvOL8gIaEE/s320/invitation+menu.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420059831724983298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrtKKkl_I/AAAAAAAABLk/0D28Yzm_ULU/s1600-h/invitation+rsvp.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfrtKKkl_I/AAAAAAAABLk/0D28Yzm_ULU/s320/invitation+rsvp.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420059837619017714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfqaWsarrI/AAAAAAAABKE/Krf5lunePkg/s1600-h/invitation+page+5.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfqaWsarrI/AAAAAAAABKE/Krf5lunePkg/s320/invitation+page+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420058415053057714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >it reads: leave us a message...but nothing boring.</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfqZ8AfAzI/AAAAAAAABJ8/ewhRNfwBWSc/s1600-h/invitation+back.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfqZ8AfAzI/AAAAAAAABJ8/ewhRNfwBWSc/s320/invitation+back.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420058407889470258" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Invitation Cover: Kelly Paper Solar White Classic Column $32.59/250 pages<br />Invitation Pages: Kelly Paper Solar White Classic Crest $21.90/250 pages<br />Envelopes: Kelly Paper Pewter Class Crest $55.95/250 envelopes</span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-32177381887672717522009-12-27T13:05:00.000-08:002009-12-27T13:07:29.259-08:00How lucky we are.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are so lucky to have such ridiculously talented friends. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br />My long time friend, <a href="http://www.ibelieveitscake.com/">Laurie</a>, recently started baking and designing the most amazing cakes. When she started posting pictures of her cakes on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/i-Believe-its-Cake/120877300985?ref=ts">Facebook</a>, I knew I wanted her to do my wedding cake. She makes cakes for all occasions and her creativity never fails to impress. Here are just a few showcases of her talent:<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfByrMRJII/AAAAAAAABIo/r6FQhtQ4GOk/s1600-h/I+believe+it%27s+cake.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 115px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfByrMRJII/AAAAAAAABIo/r6FQhtQ4GOk/s400/I+believe+it%27s+cake.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420013752895480962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Can you believe these are EDIBLE?!</span></span><br /><br /></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfBy1gdxXI/AAAAAAAABIw/Tv-PL24FQ78/s1600-h/I+believe+it%27s+cake2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 177px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfBy1gdxXI/AAAAAAAABIw/Tv-PL24FQ78/s400/I+believe+it%27s+cake2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420013755664549234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am super excited about what she is designing for our wedding. I know it is going to be amazing. If you need a cake or just wanna see crazy food art, check out <a href="http://www.ibelieveitscake.com/">I believe it's cake!</a></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">My make-up is being done by my high school friend, <a href="http://beautybooger.blogspot.com/">miss cakeface</a>. If you need make-up tips, you should definitely check out <a href="http://beautybooger.blogspot.com/">Beauty Booger</a>! We did a make-up trial last month and I could not be more happy with the results:<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sze5UyNuhNI/AAAAAAAABHw/oqilaJKHokc/s1600-h/traci_01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sze5UyNuhNI/AAAAAAAABHw/oqilaJKHokc/s320/traci_01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420004443291550930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Thanks, miss cakeface. :)</span><br /><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Here are a few more pictures taken with the photobooth on my new mac book:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Georgia, serif;" ><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Georgia, serif;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzWTgjsXPlI/AAAAAAAABGQ/XGG4oHx-VMU/s1600-h/Photo+on+2009-11-15+at+19.03.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzWTgjsXPlI/AAAAAAAABGQ/XGG4oHx-VMU/s200/Photo+on+2009-11-15+at+19.03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419399914156670546" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >I love these lashes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Georgia, serif;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzWTg6sJ_jI/AAAAAAAABGY/pFdS2kTYAmc/s1600-h/Photo+on+2009-11-15+at+19.04.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzWTg6sJ_jI/AAAAAAAABGY/pFdS2kTYAmc/s200/Photo+on+2009-11-15+at+19.04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419399920329817650" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Georgia, serif;" ><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzWTgSZas2I/AAAAAAAABGI/0zJRg0IywGk/s200/Photo+on+2009-11-15+at+19.11+%234.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419399909513802594" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">taking pics of yourself feels kinda awkward. :-)</span></span><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >I'll be getting my hair cut and styled by another high school friend, Kylene. She works at Carlton Hair Salon at Westside Pavillion. I am always happy with the results, like for our engagement shoot:<br /><br /></span> <div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfKigBxyJI/AAAAAAAABJE/liZBASZ84X4/s1600-h/miss.t.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfKigBxyJI/AAAAAAAABJE/liZBASZ84X4/s200/miss.t.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420023370625435794" border="0" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >If you need a great haircut on the westside, make an appointment with <a href="http://www.carltonhairinternational.com/SalonLocator/default.asp?searchAddr=90064&searchRadius=">Ky</a>.</span><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SzfKigBxyJI/AAAAAAAABJE/liZBASZ84X4/s1600-h/miss.t.jpg"><br /></a></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-16265027006534110632009-12-15T23:43:00.001-08:002009-12-16T23:33:38.807-08:00If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SyneuJ7NDJI/AAAAAAAABGA/VixQhdVtkRE/s1600-h/ring.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">mr. c spent a lot of time designing an engagement ring perfect for me. I didn't even know what I wanted, but apparently he did.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SyneuJ7NDJI/AAAAAAAABGA/VixQhdVtkRE/s320/ring.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416104911409319058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 298px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Perfect and lovely it is.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">While I was teaching, I got to wear it everyday. I keep it in the box when I don't wear it. Since I started working in a lab again, it stays in the box most of the time because I can't wear it with gloves. My first day, I almost threw it in the trash with my gloves! Eek!</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On Saturday, we went back to the same jeweler in LA's jewelry mart to get our wedding bands. Gah, wedding bands are expensive! But, it is something that is going to last a </span></span><strike><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">few years</span></span></strike><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> lifetime right? ;) Since my engagement ring is custom, I had to leave it there so the jeweler can create a perfect fit for the wedding band. So, as he says, I am "unengaged" for the next two weeks.</span></span></div></div></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-86006215735663369722009-11-03T22:10:00.000-08:002009-11-03T23:21:59.353-08:00Please Mr. Postman, look and see.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've taken quite a long break from posting and wedding prep all together. I just got back from a week in Hawaii for a WORK trip. Amazing.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEexfSpVNI/AAAAAAAABA4/9Chas1xG5wc/s1600-h/Hawaii.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEexfSpVNI/AAAAAAAABA4/9Chas1xG5wc/s320/Hawaii.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400131263756063954" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">view from the Sheraton Waikiki</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">But </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I can only use the new job and new apartment as an excuse for so long. Now, it's November and we are less than 100 days away from our wedding!<br /><br />I love getting things in the mail. Thank goodness for online shopping, especially <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>!<br /><br />We got some ties that don't suck for our groomsmen from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/toybreaker">here</a>:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjOMND8-I/AAAAAAAABCM/mOu5JA9HUo4/s1600-h/ties+that+don%27t+suck.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjOMND8-I/AAAAAAAABCM/mOu5JA9HUo4/s400/ties+that+don%27t+suck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400136154895086562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I purchased a customized feather hair piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/satanica">here</a>:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjNuqwAFI/AAAAAAAABB8/YjisLzdJQ4g/s1600-h/batcakes+couture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjNuqwAFI/AAAAAAAABB8/YjisLzdJQ4g/s400/batcakes+couture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400136146966544466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm looking forward to receiving our bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/letters4lilly">here</a>:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjN0A6LSI/AAAAAAAABCE/5ZpjfNofFgw/s1600-h/letters+4+lilly.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEjN0A6LSI/AAAAAAAABCE/5ZpjfNofFgw/s400/letters+4+lilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400136148401663266" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One last thing we got in the mail from our photographers, <a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/">Chris</a> and <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn</a> Austin:<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEkYKyFFUI/AAAAAAAABCU/P1VEc5P3j8s/s1600-h/WhiteHauteDVD.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEkYKyFFUI/AAAAAAAABCU/P1VEc5P3j8s/s320/WhiteHauteDVD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400137425823798594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">One super swanky DVD of high-res images from our engagement shoot.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After looking through hundreds and hundreds of pictures of ourselves, we chose several to print out at Target to decorate our new apartment. Here are a few more of my faves...<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmv0xHtDI/AAAAAAAABCc/RhCXl12XPFA/s1600-h/ChrisTraciEngagement_016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmv0xHtDI/AAAAAAAABCc/RhCXl12XPFA/s400/ChrisTraciEngagement_016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140031254311986" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm4VJA4nI/AAAAAAAABC8/otAaFUhH8yE/s1600-h/ChrisTraciEngagement_651.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm4VJA4nI/AAAAAAAABC8/otAaFUhH8yE/s400/ChrisTraciEngagement_651.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140177383416434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmwGHHYeI/AAAAAAAABCk/7sU1pD54-Tw/s1600-h/ChrisTraciEngagement_201.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmwGHHYeI/AAAAAAAABCk/7sU1pD54-Tw/s400/ChrisTraciEngagement_201.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140035909968354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmwesT4XI/AAAAAAAABCs/SXTcZXmMvls/s1600-h/ChrisTraciEngagement_524ed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEmwesT4XI/AAAAAAAABCs/SXTcZXmMvls/s400/ChrisTraciEngagement_524ed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140042508427634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm43hB3BI/AAAAAAAABDE/mnjHz9tVhQc/s1600-h/TraciChrisEngagements_448ed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm43hB3BI/AAAAAAAABDE/mnjHz9tVhQc/s400/TraciChrisEngagements_448ed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140186610949138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm4HVpvtI/AAAAAAAABC0/Tugg3FF-qfM/s1600-h/ChrisTraciEngagement_628.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SvEm4HVpvtI/AAAAAAAABC0/Tugg3FF-qfM/s400/ChrisTraciEngagement_628.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400140173678329554" border="0" /></a>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-43669616719495180232009-09-27T12:59:00.000-07:002009-09-27T22:21:35.187-07:00We sure are cute for two ugly people.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I love our photographers, Chris and <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/?p=965">Erinn</a> Austin of <a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/?p=145">White Haute Photography</a>. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Who knew taking pictures could be so much fun but such hard work? The most difficult thing...</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> having to "look into each other's eyes" without laughing. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Seattle is an amazing place to take pictures and an amazing place to visit. We started our engagement session at <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=293">Gasworks Park</a>. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Works_Park">Gasworks Park</a> is located next to Lake Union and is a converted plant for manufacturing gas from coal.<br /><br />While we waited for our giant bouquet of red balloons, we took a few pictures in the park. I don't know what this thing is but it was quite nice:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EkJJpi2I/AAAAAAAABAY/n-D2KTwvevI/s1600-h/1whitehautegasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EkJJpi2I/AAAAAAAABAY/n-D2KTwvevI/s400/1whitehautegasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239804569127778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EjsiVV-I/AAAAAAAABAQ/_Rwj6Apfxig/s1600-h/2edaustingasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EjsiVV-I/AAAAAAAABAQ/_Rwj6Apfxig/s400/2edaustingasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239796888033250" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This "play barn" was once the exhaustor-compressor building. Personally, I think it is too dangerous for kids to be running around in:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EjTsozVI/AAAAAAAABAI/-Ayz33HB_VA/s1600-h/3edaustingasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EjTsozVI/AAAAAAAABAI/-Ayz33HB_VA/s400/3edaustingasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239790220365138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Erinn was super excited with the arrival of our balloons. She was determined to get this shot and did so as gracefully as possible, having to lie in the dirt. It paid off:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EbCja5VI/AAAAAAAAA_w/5M5vciq5F9A/s1600-h/6edaustingasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EbCja5VI/AAAAAAAAA_w/5M5vciq5F9A/s400/6edaustingasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239648179348818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EavB5mfI/AAAAAAAAA_o/pGzYlcrm-LA/s1600-h/7edaustingasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EavB5mfI/AAAAAAAAA_o/pGzYlcrm-LA/s400/7edaustingasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239642938481138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">"Acting..." or not: </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EaUQxyCI/AAAAAAAAA_g/RRBPUJdMafQ/s1600-h/8edaustingasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EaUQxyCI/AAAAAAAAA_g/RRBPUJdMafQ/s400/8edaustingasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239635753125922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These last couple in the park are in front of former plant:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_Ei6-SJeI/AAAAAAAABAA/k3M5tSIE7jE/s1600-h/4whitehautegasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_Ei6-SJeI/AAAAAAAABAA/k3M5tSIE7jE/s400/4whitehautegasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239783583491554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EbfhKNGI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Qhsf8m0hN8Y/s1600-h/5edaustingasworks5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EbfhKNGI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Qhsf8m0hN8Y/s400/5edaustingasworks5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239655954494562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After a quick change at the hotel, we headed out to downtown Seattle. I just saw this shot on a guest post Chris Austin did on <a href="http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2009/09/guest-post-chris-austin-on-making-most.html">The Broke-Ass Bride</a> this past week:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EaGuYJ8I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/fw3I188aDQc/s1600-h/9whitehautedowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EaGuYJ8I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/fw3I188aDQc/s400/9whitehautedowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239632119179202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There are so many cool alleyways throughout downtown Seattle:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EP0Tk2UI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/-64z61L_U7E/s1600-h/10whitehautedowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EP0Tk2UI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/-64z61L_U7E/s400/10whitehautedowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239455376234818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EPYPp2iI/AAAAAAAAA_I/weN1gubqwAs/s1600-h/11edaustindowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EPYPp2iI/AAAAAAAAA_I/weN1gubqwAs/s400/11edaustindowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239447843592738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EPFzJ0fI/AAAAAAAAA_A/jQ0R8KjuP-8/s1600-h/12whitehautedowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EPFzJ0fI/AAAAAAAAA_A/jQ0R8KjuP-8/s400/12whitehautedowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239442892214770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Several hours later, we ended our session in Pike Place Market area:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EOmuZ3II/AAAAAAAAA-4/LddwgzKLBiU/s1600-h/13edaustindowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EOmuZ3II/AAAAAAAAA-4/LddwgzKLBiU/s400/13edaustindowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239434550795394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EOIGZBmI/AAAAAAAAA-w/LlKGY_OPu0Y/s1600-h/14whitehautedowntown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr_EOIGZBmI/AAAAAAAAA-w/LlKGY_OPu0Y/s400/14whitehautedowntown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386239426329904738" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These are just a few of the many posted on Chris and Erinn's blogs. Check them out </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/?p=145">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/?p=965">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/?p=155">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Thank you, Chris and Erinn.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >We are looking forward to seeing you at our wedding.</span><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-50888945304346993452009-09-26T11:23:00.001-07:002009-09-26T11:29:49.347-07:00One day we'll get out of this sh*tty apartment.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Things have been busy...but not wedding-related busy. Due to state budget cuts, I had to take a break from teaching. I miss my teacher friends, my classroom, and my students. I decided to go back to using my science B.S. and I started a new job working in a lab. One good thing is, with a new job, comes a new apartment.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Packing and moving is a bitch. UNpacking is a million times worse. Cleaning the old apartment in hopes of getting a good amount of our deposit back is a gazillion times worse.<br /><br />But, alas, we finished and turned in the keys. My last picture of our first apartment together:<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SraF0D1puWI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/kMW74XzFWqI/s1600-h/first+apartment.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SraF0D1puWI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/kMW74XzFWqI/s320/first+apartment.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383637533998037346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">My lonely ihome and ipod blasting <a href="http://www.theflashdance.com/index.cfm?catID=11">Michael Antonia's Seattle mixes</a></span></span><br /></span> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />His mixes made cleaning so much more bearable...and possibly slowed me down because I was dancing half the time. Now I can listen to my ipod at work (can't do that as a teacher). He has posted enough dj mixes to keep you going like the energizer bunny. Go get yours on <a href="http://www.theflashdance.com/index.cfm?catID=11">The Flashdance</a>. </span><br /></div> </div> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Who wouldn't want this guy spinning at their wedding? <br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr5Zhkzi3JI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/D2in3ExDtBQ/s1600-h/michael1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Sr5Zhkzi3JI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/D2in3ExDtBQ/s320/michael1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385840637732117650" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.theflashdance.com/index.cfm?StartRow=9"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Seriously.</span></span></a><br /></div> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Lucky me (and my lucky friends). </span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-51602440010956098092009-08-26T15:54:00.000-07:002009-08-26T16:02:35.526-07:00You got the wicked style.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I finally bought my dress from <a href="http://www.jennyyoo.com/wedding_alternatives-intro.html">here</a>. Correction, my wonderful MOM bought my dress. Thanks, mom.<br /><br />I'm over the colored shoes. Besides, the yellow Charles by Charles David's that I bought, I already wore for our engagement pictures. They are really more of a casual summer sandal anyway. I am going with <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-boots-with-fur-here.html">my original plan</a> and wearing the fluke-Nordstrom-sale Stuart Weitzman's, which are STILL regular price in store by the way:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWnz6Glg4I/AAAAAAAAA6M/jMIfP6hMhgk/s1600-h/stuart+weitzman+gigi+shoes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 221px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWnz6Glg4I/AAAAAAAAA6M/jMIfP6hMhgk/s320/stuart+weitzman+gigi+shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374386240548602754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Stuart Weitzman Gigiritz from </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I bought this necklace from Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6729026">treeandkimball</a>. It is something a little bit bold to go with my no frills dress.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWoiAhNzzI/AAAAAAAAA6U/7XIO_2rKzBc/s1600-h/il_430xN.86551200.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWoiAhNzzI/AAAAAAAAA6U/7XIO_2rKzBc/s320/il_430xN.86551200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374387032544890674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Wistar by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6729026">treeandkimball</a></span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now what to wear in my hair...I got <a href="http://eastsidebride.blogspot.com/2009/08/speaking-of-brides-and-giant-flowers.html">some help</a> from the ever fabulous and always stylish <a href="http://eastsidebride.blogspot.com/">East Side Bride</a>. Thank you, ESB. I'm so moving on from the big flower and in search of feathers. I can't afford the lovely <a href="http://www.saragabriel.com/">Sara Gabriel</a> shown <a href="http://eastsidebride.blogspot.com/2009/08/speaking-of-brides-and-giant-flowers.html">here</a> and <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/1622">here</a>, but yay for Etsy.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">#1: Love these feathers, is the beaded star too much for a wedding? Maybe a vintage button would be better.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWwvRWZoQI/AAAAAAAAA6c/kg1OFkCksB4/s1600-h/Satanica.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWwvRWZoQI/AAAAAAAAA6c/kg1OFkCksB4/s320/Satanica.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374396056494252290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29496497">Dreamy Star Ostrich Feather clip</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5280505">Batcakes Couture</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">#2: No beaded star but too poufy?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpW2LZtzjrI/AAAAAAAAA7U/0OHp9qW0aYs/s1600-h/satanica2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpW2LZtzjrI/AAAAAAAAA7U/0OHp9qW0aYs/s320/satanica2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374402037334380210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29814842">The Cream Puff</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5280505">Batcakes Couture</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">#3: Love the button, but too flat?</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWxG8EgajI/AAAAAAAAA60/-fT7v_behzo/s1600-h/YJdesign2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWxG8EgajI/AAAAAAAAA60/-fT7v_behzo/s320/YJdesign2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374396463098915378" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27651644">Chastina</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6383914">YJdesign</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">#4: Cute, but not enough of...something?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWxHWngpUI/AAAAAAAAA68/o3hI9KY5B7o/s1600-h/YJdesign3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 302px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWxHWngpUI/AAAAAAAAA68/o3hI9KY5B7o/s320/YJdesign3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374396470225052994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28186516">Lovina</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6383914">YJdesign</a></span><br /><br /> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">#5: Cute, but too small?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWy7vZ2QEI/AAAAAAAAA7E/2HesVPP5Vxw/s1600-h/YJDesign4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWy7vZ2QEI/AAAAAAAAA7E/2HesVPP5Vxw/s320/YJDesign4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374398469743460418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24199924">Justina</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6383914">YJdesign</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">#6: Too big and too much going on?</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWwwZNUPvI/AAAAAAAAA6s/N2jlyGYBA7o/s1600-h/DreamCatcherStudios.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpWwwZNUPvI/AAAAAAAAA6s/N2jlyGYBA7o/s320/DreamCatcherStudios.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374396075783503602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26907532">Madamme Bride</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5213709">Dreamcatcherstudio</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">and #7: Just for fun, but too costume-y?</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpW0Bx5NmcI/AAAAAAAAA7M/7_0LAH6_80o/s1600-h/bluesugarbridal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SpW0Bx5NmcI/AAAAAAAAA7M/7_0LAH6_80o/s320/bluesugarbridal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374399673002727874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29392526">Deco Flapper Sequin Beaded Feather Headband sash</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7002365">Blue Sugar Bridal</a></span></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-71612609248445727292009-08-19T17:51:00.000-07:002009-08-19T22:14:56.138-07:00And wondering what dress to wear now.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/08/leaving-on-jet-plane-part-2.html">previously mentioned</a>, time and money went into our engagement session. So, yes, this entire post is going to be on our attire, props, and preparation for our <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-like-dream.html">amazing engagement session</a> with <a href="http://www.whitehautephotography.com/">Chris and Erinn Austin</a>.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Attire</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoymgB_xexI/AAAAAAAAA2o/bD0OJSft6qM/s1600-h/e+session+attire.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoymgB_xexI/AAAAAAAAA2o/bD0OJSft6qM/s320/e+session+attire.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371851524768103186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />My bright floral dress was a cheap find at <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a>. Unfortunately, cheap can equate sh*t-quality, so I had to get the zipper replaced. Damn, so much for cheap. I wore this with my purple satin sandals from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2378483/0%7E2378467%7E2378483?origin=tab">Nordstrom BP</a> and a pink hair flower from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/startns/">h&m</a>. mr. c wore this magnificant Matthew Williamson suit from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/startns/">h&m</a> (the colorful detail is sweet, if you can see it) and white wingtips from ebay. This set of outfits was worn for the second half of our shoot, walking through various alleys and cool spots in downtown Seattle and Pike Place.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I had been dying to wear the black and ivory dress that I bought months ago from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>. I wore that with a black satin headband from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/startns/">h&m</a>, my favorite red patent pumps from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a>, and my yellow Charles by Charles David sandals from <a href="http://www.endless.com/">endless.com</a> shown <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-boots-with-fur-here.html">here</a>. mr. c wore skinny black pants from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/startns/">h&m</a>, white shirt, black and white Ben Sherman tie from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/6016611/0%7E2377475%7E6016611">Nordstrom Rack</a>, and his dirty beat up chucks. This set of outfits was worn for the first half of our session, at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Works_Park">Gas Works Park</a>, a former gasification plant. It is amazing.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We only wore the first two outfits during the four hours Chris and Erinn spent shooting pictures of us. We love the <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-like-dream.html">sneak peeks</a> and can't wait to see the rest.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Props</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SozZ3iPw7gI/AAAAAAAAA24/kW3QWI6HA3U/s1600-h/balloons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SozZ3iPw7gI/AAAAAAAAA24/kW3QWI6HA3U/s320/balloons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371908003655118338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Okay, there's really only one prop to talk about and that is the balloons. Yes, I know that balloons have been used and used again in various engagements and weddings. I DON'T CARE. The red balloons have a significance to us. If you remember, mr. c proposed to me from inside a giant 6-foot round red balloon. If you don't know, then check it out <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-budget-production-of-best-night-ever.html">here</a> or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDBYnLTFPsU">here</a>.<br /><br />I love originality but I loved the idea of round red balloons to play on our engagement more.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our ten 2-foot round red balloons (and one mini balloon) were delivered to the park and they were spectacular. Thank-f*n-god because they were pricey. The balloons themselves were $3.00 each and we purchased them from <a href="http://www.allamericanballoon.com/_PreHomePage.asp">Mayflower Distributing Company</a> in Garden Grove. They are a wholesale and retail store. Obviously, wholesale price would have been cheaper. mr. c mailed the balloons up to <a href="http://www.mmballoons.com/">M&M Balloon Co</a> to add the helium and deliver them to the park the day of. We won't mention the silly cost to fill them up.<br /><br />After we were done with the balloons, we didn't let them go. We gave them away to kids in the park. Their parents probably had a hell of a time getting them into the car. <br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Miscellaneous Preparations</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />A couple of weeks prior to leaving for Seattle, I got my hair cut by my fabulous friend and hair stylist, Kylene, at <a href="http://www.carltonhairinternational.com/">Carlton Hair Salon</a> at <a href="http://www.westsidepavilion.com/">Westside Pavillion</a>.<br /><br />I got my makeup done at the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">MAC</a> counter at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a> in downtown Seattle (THE very first Nordstrom EVER). I got a wonderful tip about <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT157&PRODUCT_ID=314">undereye concealer</a> from my makeup guru friend at <a href="http://beautybooger.blogspot.com/">this fun blog</a>. The <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">MAC</a> girl (unfortunately, I can't remember her name...I think it was Eunyce) was so lovely and helpful, unlike the rude-old-hag-curly-haired b*tch from the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">MAC</a> counter at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a> in South Bay Galleria.<br /></span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-84379170110419336342009-08-17T00:34:00.000-07:002009-08-17T01:06:46.558-07:00It's like a dream.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are back from Seattle, where we had our amazing engagement session with Chris and Erinn Austin of <a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/">White Haute Photography</a>. We had such a blast with them! Lucky for me, Erinn was super excited about the photos and posted a few sneak peeks on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a> immediately after we got back from dinner. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Details about Seattle and our shoot will be posted soon, but for now, some sneak peeks of our session: </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKpaeKLWI/AAAAAAAAA2I/_sxUdoHRcrw/s1600-h/5808_779700187443_3213078_44531657_7642466_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKpaeKLWI/AAAAAAAAA2I/_sxUdoHRcrw/s320/5808_779700187443_3213078_44531657_7642466_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370835737212759394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">photo by <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn Austin</a></span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKp9XP0_I/AAAAAAAAA2Q/ZhNH0TybQ9Q/s1600-h/5808_779700192433_3213078_44531658_5654743_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKp9XP0_I/AAAAAAAAA2Q/ZhNH0TybQ9Q/s320/5808_779700192433_3213078_44531658_5654743_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370835746579010546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">photo by <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn Austin</a><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKqDrK91I/AAAAAAAAA2Y/kaLCvGkwJUU/s1600-h/5808_779700197423_3213078_44531659_1510944_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKqDrK91I/AAAAAAAAA2Y/kaLCvGkwJUU/s320/5808_779700197423_3213078_44531659_1510944_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370835748273190738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">photo by <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn Austin</a><br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKqmQDALI/AAAAAAAAA2g/Z-Ko3g6I57w/s1600-h/5808_779700207403_3213078_44531660_2361718_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SokKqmQDALI/AAAAAAAAA2g/Z-Ko3g6I57w/s320/5808_779700207403_3213078_44531660_2361718_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370835757554663602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">photo by <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn Austin</a></span></span><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-40064309302750371652009-08-11T04:05:00.001-07:002009-08-11T04:41:39.878-07:00Leaving on a jet plane part 2.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And we are off to Seattle for a short vacay and our engagement session. We have to leave for LAX at 5:30AM and I barely finished packing. So, I am wasting the rest of the night away watching season 3 of Entourage and looking through my favorite wedding inspiration blogs.<br /><br />We have spent some time (and money) planning out our props and attire for our engagement session. Here are a few photos that have inspired me.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Big round balloons:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUYXfczQI/AAAAAAAAA1w/uk4leS7Yzbk/s1600-h/erin+hearts+court1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUYXfczQI/AAAAAAAAA1w/uk4leS7Yzbk/s320/erin+hearts+court1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368665008401861890" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/blog/?p=261"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">erin hearts court</span></span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Colorful umbrellas:</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUYpPd0zI/AAAAAAAAA14/HdnPLwJ-92w/s1600-h/erin+hearts+court2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUYpPd0zI/AAAAAAAAA14/HdnPLwJ-92w/s320/erin+hearts+court2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368665013166658354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/blog/?p=854"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >erin hearts court</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lovely attire:</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFT0Y9HM7I/AAAAAAAAA1Y/t-QAnUwn2GU/s1600-h/max.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFT0Y9HM7I/AAAAAAAAA1Y/t-QAnUwn2GU/s320/max.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368664390319420338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://www.maxwangerblog.com/?p=1253">max wanger</a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Great shoes:</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUX-D5PAI/AAAAAAAAA1o/4UayD1JH2q0/s1600-h/green+wedding.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFUX-D5PAI/AAAAAAAAA1o/4UayD1JH2q0/s320/green+wedding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368665001575398402" border="0" /></a><a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/2009/06/bradley-jordyns-vintage-engagement.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">via Green Wedding Shoes</span></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bright colors:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFT0IF-1YI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/QyHic36Hyy4/s1600-h/white+haute.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFT0IF-1YI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/QyHic36Hyy4/s320/white+haute.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368664385793217922" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.whitehauteblog.com/?p=57"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">white haute photography</span></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Bold accessories:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFTzubsqrI/AAAAAAAAA1I/rP4l_9LZRTg/s1600-h/ed+austin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFTzubsqrI/AAAAAAAAA1I/rP4l_9LZRTg/s320/ed+austin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368664378904980146" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/?p=927"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">e.d. austin photography</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hopefully we can avoid too many of these lovely faces:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFYHhJUr7I/AAAAAAAAA2A/aEF39kwT-6k/s1600-h/Chandler-TOW-The-Engagement-Picture-chandler-bing-6087548-400-266.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SoFYHhJUr7I/AAAAAAAAA2A/aEF39kwT-6k/s320/Chandler-TOW-The-Engagement-Picture-chandler-bing-6087548-400-266.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368669116982144946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >monica and chandler's engagement photos</span><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-34716895994246553852009-08-06T16:39:00.000-07:002009-08-06T19:46:36.947-07:00Another one bites the dust.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My friend and bridal party member, miss e., who you may remember from her assistance in <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-budget-production-of-best-night-ever.html">mr. c's proposal</a>, is finally engaged! I say "finally" because she and mr. r have been together for TWELVE years! Oh my! I am so excited not only for her engagement but for her upcoming wedding next year. miss e. has amazing fashion sense (thank god, since she is a buyer for <a href="http://www.metroparkusa.com/">this store</a>) and she has an eye for all things lovely, so I know her wedding is going to be absolutely fabulous.<br /><br />We went to check out one of the places that I <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/04/lovely-on-paperer-online_21.html">loved online</a> in the search for our venue.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuQXsvSVyI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/4aKFtPpGxXE/s1600-h/Smog+Shoppe+sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 80px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuQXsvSVyI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/4aKFtPpGxXE/s200/Smog+Shoppe+sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367042117762963234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Smog Shoppe is even lovelier in person! There are so many amazing details throughout the venue. I was so happy to actually see it in person and, for partially selfish reasons (a.k.a. so I can attend a wedding here), I hope that miss e. books it! It is absolutely PERFECT for her whimsical vision of their wedding. Even the sign is a sign -- these are her colors:<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuQpQ-3kbI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/0hCgdlfvhAw/s1600-h/Its+a+sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuQpQ-3kbI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/0hCgdlfvhAw/s200/Its+a+sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367042419549770162" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">It's a sign.</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I know she will add her own stylish touches to this already gorgeous venue.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRV8lqIII/AAAAAAAAA1A/Qk3Jt-bqON8/s1600-h/smog+shoppe+viewing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRV8lqIII/AAAAAAAAA1A/Qk3Jt-bqON8/s320/smog+shoppe+viewing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367043187169435778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">miss e. checking out the hidden kitchen. I love the tables and benches.</span><br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRVmRgpVI/AAAAAAAAA04/elgCKpJbQOE/s1600-h/smog+shoppe+wall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRVmRgpVI/AAAAAAAAA04/elgCKpJbQOE/s320/smog+shoppe+wall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367043181179348306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.</span><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRVFaSFcI/AAAAAAAAA0w/fd5tcCuho3c/s1600-h/smog+shoppe+bridal+suite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRVFaSFcI/AAAAAAAAA0w/fd5tcCuho3c/s320/smog+shoppe+bridal+suite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367043172357772738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A bridal suite with private restroom and a grand staircase entrance.</span><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRUtVLm_I/AAAAAAAAA0o/IgzPV1ni4Q8/s1600-h/smog+shoppe+bookshelf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRUtVLm_I/AAAAAAAAA0o/IgzPV1ni4Q8/s320/smog+shoppe+bookshelf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367043165893925874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Eclectic furniture and decor.</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRUOm69oI/AAAAAAAAA0g/XX_k_DZ_zcI/s1600-h/smog+shoppe+restrooms.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 148px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnuRUOm69oI/AAAAAAAAA0g/XX_k_DZ_zcI/s320/smog+shoppe+restrooms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367043157646833282" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">How fab are these bathrooms?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Congratulations on your engagement, miss e. I am so excited that we get to share this crazy experience together. </span><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-12933762197363165822009-07-30T19:11:00.000-07:002009-07-30T19:14:01.836-07:00Come with me my love to the sea.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On her wedding day, she was relaxed, excited, glowing, and beautiful. I hope to hold it together nearly as well as my friend, mrs. w. To prepare for their 10:30 am wedding ceremony, mrs. w was getting ready with a cocktail in hand at 6:30am. Lucky for her, she is a total morning person. I, on the other hand, would probably be late for my own wedding if I had to get ready that early.<br /><br />mr. and mrs. w were married at one of their favorite places -- the beach. How awesome is it for guests to kick off their heels and walk </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">barefoot </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">on the sand to their seats?! I love how the groomsmen wore their shirts open collar and no jacket. I think this was a great way to distinguish between the mr. w and his groomsmen.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGKE11P1I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/uG1VjKCUOUk/s1600-h/groom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 207px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGKE11P1I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/uG1VjKCUOUk/s320/groom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364075401342959442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">mrs. w is not a shopper, but she did not stop until she found a dress that was flattering and comfortable for all her bridesmaids. I love her selflessness.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEK_5FKbWI/AAAAAAAAA0A/qgaTxFmX1i4/s1600-h/bridesmaid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEK_5FKbWI/AAAAAAAAA0A/qgaTxFmX1i4/s320/bridesmaid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364080723945483618" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I don't know how she did it, but mrs. w looked so incredibly cool and collected as she walked down the aisle with both her parents to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbMeAOTPJzM">"Sea of Love" by Cat Power</a> (from the Juno soundtrack). </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">That song along with her happiness was more than enough to bring tears to more than a few eyes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGKpwaVYI/AAAAAAAAAzg/qE8dJ8F_EkA/s1600-h/bride.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGKpwaVYI/AAAAAAAAAzg/qE8dJ8F_EkA/s320/bride.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364075411252336002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />The reception was held at <a href="http://www.chart-house.com/">The Chart House</a>, which overlooks, what else but, the beach! Her table numbers were so cute and personal. To say mr. and mrs. w are baseball fans really is an understatement. E</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ach of the eight tables was a different baseball team and stadium that they went to together! </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGK_bRYFI/AAAAAAAAAzo/E1BakpGhE50/s1600-h/table+numbers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEGK_bRYFI/AAAAAAAAAzo/E1BakpGhE50/s320/table+numbers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364075417069248594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I really loved mrs. w's dance with her father as they sang the words of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aezC_cTzfZU">Anne Murray's Could I Have This Dance</a> to each other. This is exactly why we are not doing these dances...I cry too much. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEG2_ZK-GI/AAAAAAAAAzw/3C3MZs4o2Gk/s1600-h/fatherdaughterdance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 260px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEG2_ZK-GI/AAAAAAAAAzw/3C3MZs4o2Gk/s320/fatherdaughterdance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364076172974684258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Remember <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/07/everybody-seems-so-happy-today-its.html">my post</a> about the delish favors from mr. and mrs. a's wedding? mr. and mrs. w had a different, but equally wonderful, "favor." Animal lovers that they are, mr. and mrs. w skipped the favors and made a donation to the <a href="http://www.bestfriends.org/">Best Friends Animal Society</a>.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEG3GrExLI/AAAAAAAAAz4/z68Xdxd6oDI/s1600-h/favors.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 203px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEG3GrExLI/AAAAAAAAAz4/z68Xdxd6oDI/s320/favors.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364076174928823474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This bride and groom had no time to rest. After the wedding and a little bit of downtime, they had a wedding afterparty at our <a href="http://www.sharkeez.net/hb/home">favorite spot for happy hour</a>. What an awesome way to end a fun-filled wedding day.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Congratulations, mr. and mrs. w. </span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEvWklATUI/AAAAAAAAA0I/7bTpSLcD2Vc/s1600-h/mr+and+mrs+w.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 230px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnEvWklATUI/AAAAAAAAA0I/7bTpSLcD2Vc/s320/mr+and+mrs+w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364120695997484354" border="0" /></a>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-65682757088763887152009-07-30T09:26:00.000-07:002009-07-30T09:32:00.657-07:00Oh make me over, part 3.<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've made several of these </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms" href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/07/way-you-diy-things-you-do-part-2.html">pomanders</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> in various sizes and fabrics to be incorporated throughout a number of our centerpieces in different ways.</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sneak peek #3</span>:<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnAXxOK-ugI/AAAAAAAAAyg/FhOthSMT188/s1600-h/white+birdcage+preview.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363813290583439874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnAXxOK-ugI/AAAAAAAAAyg/FhOthSMT188/s320/white+birdcage+preview.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnAZ3QUYA5I/AAAAAAAAAyo/SLYVGyqHnTw/s1600-h/glassware+preview.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363815593262187410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnAZ3QUYA5I/AAAAAAAAAyo/SLYVGyqHnTw/s320/glassware+preview.jpg" /></a>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-16008704987260234762009-07-29T15:05:00.000-07:002009-07-29T16:10:00.467-07:00Oh make me over, part 2.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sneak peek #2:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnDIl6EUR8I/AAAAAAAAAzA/k4fd_Dc2gDA/s1600-h/black+candelabra+preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 155px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnDIl6EUR8I/AAAAAAAAAzA/k4fd_Dc2gDA/s320/black+candelabra+preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364007709766338498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Frame (settings) and rose cabochons from Etsy seller, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.tomorrowsunknown.blogspot.com/">PinkyNoodles</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. I love her carnival of fun <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6054981">shop</a>!</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">4 x 6mm Czech glass baby bell flowers beads in coral lemon yellow from Etsy seller, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5405677">jewelsnfindings</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">More baby bell beads in jet (black) and milky white luster from Etsy seller, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=103886">mountainshadowdesign</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I added my </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/designer.cgi?designer=50">Alice Kennedy Timeless Treasures</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> fabric to the backs of these crystals (that came on this candelabra) to make them more fun.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnDI7u9__zI/AAAAAAAAAzI/KsO3OlZRTgs/s1600-h/black+candelabra+preview+bottom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnDI7u9__zI/AAAAAAAAAzI/KsO3OlZRTgs/s320/black+candelabra+preview+bottom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364008084744175410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Round crystal beads came with a different candelabra. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />B</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">lack round and yellow faceted acrylic beads and </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">the metal beads and chains from </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.athenianfashions.com/">Athenian Fashions</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> in LA's garment district. Thanks to Stephanie, who was very helpful and taught me how to attach the metal beads to the chains!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Two centerpieces completed. Now where am I going to store them until February??</span><br /></div></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-8745608330353600822009-07-27T18:46:00.000-07:002009-07-29T10:59:39.304-07:00Oh make me over, part 1<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">For the past week, I have been working on turning all that <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/06/baby-now-that-ive-found-you-i-wont-let.html">trash</a> into (what I hope will be) fabulous centerpieces. So far so good.<br /><br />I've decided not to post each finished centerpiece until after the wedding so that there will be some surprise elements for our guests.<br /><br />Instead, I will post some sneak peeks as I progress through this never-ending list of centerpieces.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sneak peek #1:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnATiru_v-I/AAAAAAAAAyI/NKHi6lNwI0w/s1600-h/yellow+candelabra+preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SnATiru_v-I/AAAAAAAAAyI/NKHi6lNwI0w/s320/yellow+candelabra+preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363808642774581218" border="0" /></a></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-62689576738131386512009-07-20T10:45:00.000-07:002009-07-20T11:09:46.994-07:00Hopelessly devoted to you.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last Saturday, after the Renegade Craft Fair, we walked around the garment district in search of fabrics and beads. We used <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/article.pl?id=091608">this</a> and <a href="http://www.fashiondistrict.org/show.aspx?mi=2666">this</a> as our guide. I found both fabrics and beads, but right now, I am obsessed with the fabrics we bought to make our </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/07/way-you-diy-things-you-do-part-2.html">pomanders</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<br /><br />We went through a few of those fabric stores that advertise the $1/yard fabrics. All those fabrics were crap. I know, many of those stores have nicer fabrics inside. However, inside was a mess...stacks upon stacks upon stacks of fabric. Keep in mind, I was not looking for yards and yards of fabric, so this was not worth the time and effort.<br /><br />We ended up at <a href="http://www.mlfabric.com/">Michael Levine</a>, a REAL store.<br /><br />Oh. My. Gosh.<br /><br />It was fabric heaven. Rows and rows of fabric, neatly organized by fabric type and then by color. Ahh, my kind of store. It was like "Ooh look at this" and "Ooh look at that." I even changed our colors a few times with each fabric that caught my eye.<br /><br />As you might have guessed, fabric here was not $1/yard. Everything I wanted was $8.00 - $8.50 per yard and absolutely 100% worth it! <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am in love with </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.ttfabrics.com/index.shtml">Timeless Treasures</a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> by </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.ttfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/designer.cgi"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Alice Kennedy</span></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Her entire <a href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=389&View=All&v=1">Taxi collection</a> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">represents our wedding perfectly,in our </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-always-imagined-my-wedding-colors.html">original color scheme</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">:<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ9gD3hqGI/AAAAAAAAAxk/Hkv4wCOSLNk/s1600-h/TT+Alice+Kennedy+Taxi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ9gD3hqGI/AAAAAAAAAxk/Hkv4wCOSLNk/s320/TT+Alice+Kennedy+Taxi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360477077481039970" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=389&View=All&v=1">Timeless Treasures Alice Kennedy Taxi collection</a> - fabric inspiration</span></span></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">How can you ooh and ahh with me if you don't enlarge it!<br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am so so SO excited about these two purchases:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ7t8FsaWI/AAAAAAAAAxE/h_nC-1lN9tU/s1600-h/timeless+treasures+alice+kennedy+kiwi+trio+c5674+black.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ7t8FsaWI/AAAAAAAAAxE/h_nC-1lN9tU/s200/timeless+treasures+alice+kennedy+kiwi+trio+c5674+black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360475116887894370" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=446&View=All&v=1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Timeless Treasures Alice Kennedy Kiwi collection</span></a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">You can't see the pattern if you don't click on it!</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ8WDVPiVI/AAAAAAAAAxU/llOEi0i-4Gk/s1600-h/timeless+treasures+alice+kennedy+taxi+trio+c4052+yellow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ8WDVPiVI/AAAAAAAAAxU/llOEi0i-4Gk/s200/timeless+treasures+alice+kennedy+taxi+trio+c4052+yellow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360475806026926418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=389&View=All&v=1"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: times new roman;font-size:78%;" >Timeless Treasures Alice Kennedy Taxi collection (Taxi Leaves)</span></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I also wanted this one but sadly watched another girl walk off with the last remaining yards (which, of course, makes me want it more):<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ8tzHHGYI/AAAAAAAAAxc/MPoTOl-mj4E/s1600-h/timeless+treasure+alice+kennedy+trio+c4067+black.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SmQ8tzHHGYI/AAAAAAAAAxc/MPoTOl-mj4E/s200/timeless+treasure+alice+kennedy+trio+c4067+black.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360476213989546370" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=389&View=All&v=1"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Timeless Treasures Alice Kennedy Taxi collection</span></span></a><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Of two things you can be sure...one, you will definitely see the first two fabrics we purchased throughout our centerpieces. And, two, you will definitely see the third fabric and one or two of the others incorporated somewhere else...possibly in attire.</span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-59607372366140968712009-07-14T18:36:00.000-07:002009-07-14T19:21:07.657-07:00Feeling hot, hot, hot.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We spent about 3 hours at the Pasadena Rose Bowl flea market on Sunday. During that time, the temperature kept rising from the 80s to the 90s.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">See the resemblance?</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slu7OIByleI/AAAAAAAAAvE/ygVYIKdxJvE/s1600-h/lobster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 95px; height: 112px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slu7OIByleI/AAAAAAAAAvE/ygVYIKdxJvE/s200/lobster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358082033034892770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">lobster.</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slu7WASVvSI/AAAAAAAAAvM/EFHxdjXK6tQ/s1600-h/burnt.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 68px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slu7WASVvSI/AAAAAAAAAvM/EFHxdjXK6tQ/s200/burnt.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358082168395775266" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >me.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A painful price to pay for more fun finds at the flea market.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvInDVpuBI/AAAAAAAAAw0/sUr0gDsOsbg/s1600-h/suitcase+inside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvInDVpuBI/AAAAAAAAAw0/sUr0gDsOsbg/s200/suitcase+inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096754923911186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">a yellow suitcase.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is going to be our wedding card box. We would also like to incorporate this into our Trash-the-Dress session.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvIm8tRrpI/AAAAAAAAAws/DhOQoCgDcDo/s1600-h/stool.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvIm8tRrpI/AAAAAAAAAws/DhOQoCgDcDo/s200/stool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096753143950994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">a yellow stool.<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">This will be used under the jewelry box shown here for one of the centerpieces. </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvP7pVc_FI/AAAAAAAAAw8/nJCcLKMOwVY/s1600-h/bell+jar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvP7pVc_FI/AAAAAAAAAw8/nJCcLKMOwVY/s200/bell+jar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358104805302402130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">a bell jar.<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >We will incorporate this into a centerpiece with some of the other glassware shown <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-feel-my-luck-could-change.html">here</a>.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvImsammnI/AAAAAAAAAwk/fS6nZDTbcuk/s1600-h/oval+frames.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvImsammnI/AAAAAAAAAwk/fS6nZDTbcuk/s200/oval+frames.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096748770663026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">oval picture frames.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Minus the needlepoint, these will be used for the head table decor.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >I need 3 more.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvImfcZ8kI/AAAAAAAAAwc/D0dCrTbVLeE/s1600-h/large+oval+frames.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlvImfcZ8kI/AAAAAAAAAwc/D0dCrTbVLeE/s200/large+oval+frames.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096745288561218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">large oval picture frames.</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Minus the floral pictures, these will be used first in our engagement session. They will be used again for another centerpiece.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yes, this looks like junk and yes, these are very vague descriptions of their use in our wedding. Quite honestly, I am not sure exactly HOW I am going to turn all this trash into wedding treasures. I have ideas but I don't want to reveal all of those just yet...I would rather show than tell. Be prepared for a lot of trials and even more errors. </span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-810878005120146512009-07-13T13:45:00.000-07:002009-07-13T13:52:34.592-07:00Isn't she lovely made from love?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I heart the Renegade Craft Fair. The view from the California Market Center 13th floor penthouse is amazing. We could see the backside of <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/04/and-our-wedding-venue-is.html">our venue</a> from here. These are my favorite vendors:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">oh, hello friend.</span><br />She designs the delightful jewelry that I wrote about <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/07/youre-just-product-of-loveliness.html">here</a>.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHmShWdwI/AAAAAAAAAsM/PZjGUOqErGk/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHmShWdwI/AAAAAAAAAsM/PZjGUOqErGk/s200/oh+hello+friend+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025273563838210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:85%;" >Check out her etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">here</a> </span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:85%;" >and </span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:85%;" >her blog <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHxdUkeGI/AAAAAAAAAsU/5nmGU6fVf3s/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+-+danni.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHxdUkeGI/AAAAAAAAAsU/5nmGU6fVf3s/s320/oh+hello+friend+-+danni.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025465441581154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >It was so nice to meet you, <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/">Danni</a>. You are super sweet just like your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">shop</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHyC9GKEI/AAAAAAAAAsk/SKOkX1eDUBg/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+purchases.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHyC9GKEI/AAAAAAAAAsk/SKOkX1eDUBg/s320/oh+hello+friend+purchases.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025475543672898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >All my purchases from <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/">oh, hello friend</a>. You might recognize three of these from <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/07/youre-just-product-of-loveliness.html">here</a>. This means I loved her stuff just as much as I did online. I wanted to buy EVERYTHING (but had to restrain). mr. c helped out and bought me the lemon sherbert one.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHxy5fhdI/AAAAAAAAAsc/BshYl2LphY8/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+new+necklace.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluHxy5fhdI/AAAAAAAAAsc/BshYl2LphY8/s320/oh+hello+friend+new+necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025471233590738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >This is one of her new designs and my now favorite necklace.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >ex libris anonymous</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He turns old hardcover books into journals. What a great idea!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluH2zIS3GI/AAAAAAAAAss/wPftcbWIrpQ/s1600-h/ex+libris+anonymous+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 108px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluH2zIS3GI/AAAAAAAAAss/wPftcbWIrpQ/s200/ex+libris+anonymous+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025557195021410" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;" >Check out his shop <a href="http://www.bookjournals.com/">here</a> </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;" >and </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;" >his blog <a href="http://www.bookjournals.com/blog/">here</a>.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluH7vmgogI/AAAAAAAAAs0/n0x6mYdE6cM/s1600-h/ex+libris+anonymous.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluH7vmgogI/AAAAAAAAAs0/n0x6mYdE6cM/s320/ex+libris+anonymous.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025642147357186" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;" > <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I bought mr. c "The Golden Book of Science for Boys and Girls" to help him become a doctor.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Thea Starr</span><br />She specializes in kimono fabric flower accessories, perfect for weddings.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIEPmvziI/AAAAAAAAAs8/N74mu-jh9Pc/s1600-h/thea+starr+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIEPmvziI/AAAAAAAAAs8/N74mu-jh9Pc/s200/thea+starr+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025788177239586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Check out her etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=66989">here</a> and her website <a href="http://www.theastarr.com/">here</a>.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIXUqj3yI/AAAAAAAAAtE/Iccsrcnric4/s1600-h/theastarr+bouquet.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIXUqj3yI/AAAAAAAAAtE/Iccsrcnric4/s200/theastarr+bouquet.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026115952926498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >A gorgeous alternative to real flower bouquets.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIXgqNwpI/AAAAAAAAAtM/ydLjsPkwbHk/s1600-h/theastarr+headband.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIXgqNwpI/AAAAAAAAAtM/ydLjsPkwbHk/s200/theastarr+headband.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026119172702866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I talked to her about customizing a (bigger) bouquet for me using these black and cream flowers.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Mehoi</span><br />She designs cute accessories that would make unique wedding party gifts.<br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIi28nwPI/AAAAAAAAAtU/9d-P9SqKfHk/s1600-h/mehoi+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIi28nwPI/AAAAAAAAAtU/9d-P9SqKfHk/s200/mehoi+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026314134044914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Check out her shop and website <a href="http://www.mehoi.com/">here</a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(where I got all the following images from).</span></span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjXelHUI/AAAAAAAAAts/fvZGj_UvEZk/s1600-h/mehoi+ham+necklace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 144px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjXelHUI/AAAAAAAAAts/fvZGj_UvEZk/s200/mehoi+ham+necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026322866412866" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.mehoi.com/pb/wp_f0d886b5/wp_f0d886b5.html">necklaces</a>.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjI4rcqI/AAAAAAAAAtc/SGirwQRgSK4/s1600-h/mehoi+bunny+earrings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 102px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjI4rcqI/AAAAAAAAAtc/SGirwQRgSK4/s200/mehoi+bunny+earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026318949348002" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.mehoi.com/pb/wp_f0d886b5/wp_f0d886b5.html">earrings</a>.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjUc4B6I/AAAAAAAAAtk/MoVM_PT-Tio/s1600-h/mehoi+crazy+jim+cuff+links.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 102px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjUc4B6I/AAAAAAAAAtk/MoVM_PT-Tio/s200/mehoi+crazy+jim+cuff+links.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026322053957538" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.mehoi.com/pb/wp_f0d886b5/wp_f0d886b5.html">cuff links</a>.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjn2v-nI/AAAAAAAAAt0/zOqpGF_gAt8/s1600-h/mehoi+rocket+tie+pin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 144px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluIjn2v-nI/AAAAAAAAAt0/zOqpGF_gAt8/s200/mehoi+rocket+tie+pin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026327262755442" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.mehoi.com/pb/wp_f0d886b5/wp_f0d886b5.html">tie pins</a>.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluInnzLDSI/AAAAAAAAAt8/_EyK7eggcg8/s1600-h/mehoi+skull+money+clip.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluInnzLDSI/AAAAAAAAAt8/_EyK7eggcg8/s200/mehoi+skull+money+clip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026395967229218" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.mehoi.com/pb/wp_f0d886b5/wp_f0d886b5.html">money clips</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">destroyed by design.</span><br />She makes adorable animal shaped jewelry, which are customizable! Another possible bridal party gift.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI2WOuTXI/AAAAAAAAAuE/oFFyEpHokds/s1600-h/destroyed+by+design+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 96px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI2WOuTXI/AAAAAAAAAuE/oFFyEpHokds/s200/destroyed+by+design+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026648948985202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Check out here etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=42393">here</a> and her website <a href="http://www.destroyedbydesign.com/">here</a>.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI2lC8wzI/AAAAAAAAAuM/89bWkafNO4Y/s1600-h/destroyed+by+design+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI2lC8wzI/AAAAAAAAAuM/89bWkafNO4Y/s200/destroyed+by+design+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026652926133042" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >acrylic necklaces.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI250ul8I/AAAAAAAAAuU/rr2ZmFaWccU/s1600-h/destroyed+by+design+3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluI250ul8I/AAAAAAAAAuU/rr2ZmFaWccU/s200/destroyed+by+design+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026658503628738" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >acrylic earrings.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Crayon Fawn</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">She makes these funny hair accessories. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Maybe not for the wedding ceremony, but oh so cute for an engagement session.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYOzejiZI/AAAAAAAAAus/dp05soHztS4/s1600-h/crayon+fawn+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYOzejiZI/AAAAAAAAAus/dp05soHztS4/s200/crayon+fawn+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358043561791293842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Check out her etsy shop </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5679569">here</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><span style="font-size:78%;">(where I got the following images from).</span></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYPRh0amI/AAAAAAAAAu8/OcvD1pELv-c/s1600-h/crayonfawn+sushi+hat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYPRh0amI/AAAAAAAAAu8/OcvD1pELv-c/s200/crayonfawn+sushi+hat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358043569858046562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">sushi hat.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYPJO-sVI/AAAAAAAAAu0/pHZ1w9NJBZE/s1600-h/crayonfawn+cupcake+hat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluYPJO-sVI/AAAAAAAAAu0/pHZ1w9NJBZE/s200/crayonfawn+cupcake+hat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358043567631544658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">cupcake hat.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Steppie</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Nothing to do with weddings, but just because I love pandas.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluJD22pczI/AAAAAAAAAuc/8YzvcSywOGo/s1600-h/steppie+card.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluJD22pczI/AAAAAAAAAuc/8YzvcSywOGo/s200/steppie+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026881044673330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Check out her etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5245012">here</a> and her blog <a href="http://designsbysteppie.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluJEKYI0ZI/AAAAAAAAAuk/1v9QsSB8ZXU/s1600-h/steppie+panda+face+ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SluJEKYI0ZI/AAAAAAAAAuk/1v9QsSB8ZXU/s200/steppie+panda+face+ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358026886285414802" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;" >Panda rings are too cute.</span></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-15532596309356813202009-07-10T10:35:00.000-07:002009-07-10T12:50:19.163-07:00You're just a product of loveliness.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There are so many crafty things going on this weekend!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/los-angeles?site=la">Renegade Craft Fair</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">When: July 11-12, 2009 11am - 7pm <br />Where: </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/faq/aboutus.php">California Market Center</a> Penthouse </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Admission: free!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br />Parking: $10 with validation</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/">The Broke-Ass Bride</a> posted about <a href="http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2009/07/renegrade-craft-fair-la.html">this</a> yesterday. I am super excited about <a href="http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2009/07/renegrade-craft-fair-la.html">her post</a> because my new favorite Etsy vendor, <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/">Oh Hello Friend</a>, is going to be <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/los-angeles?site=la">here</a>. She makes the most lovely jewelry! I love everything she makes. Here are a few of my favorites from her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">Etsy shop</a>:<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQpsXu3KI/AAAAAAAAApM/nadPED19qko/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+etsy+lemon+sherbert.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQpsXu3KI/AAAAAAAAApM/nadPED19qko/s320/oh+hello+friend+etsy+lemon+sherbert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356909327740230818" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">oh hello friend.</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> lemon sherbert</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQl73k87I/AAAAAAAAApE/3KGfUybNVUg/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+chang%28ed%29+-+lovely+vintage+hair+pin+set,+III.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQl73k87I/AAAAAAAAApE/3KGfUybNVUg/s320/oh+hello+friend+chang%28ed%29+-+lovely+vintage+hair+pin+set,+III.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356909263180854194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:78%;" ><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">oh hello friend.</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> chang(ed), set III</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQhHo_H5I/AAAAAAAAAo8/NBZzkEwOSoU/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+blossom+lovely+white+tree+earrings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQhHo_H5I/AAAAAAAAAo8/NBZzkEwOSoU/s320/oh+hello+friend+blossom+lovely+white+tree+earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356909180441534354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:78%;" ><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">oh hello friend.</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> blossom</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQtkB5IuI/AAAAAAAAApU/lYZ-8iLnh68/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+flower+nest+whimsical+birdcage+necklace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQtkB5IuI/AAAAAAAAApU/lYZ-8iLnh68/s320/oh+hello+friend+flower+nest+whimsical+birdcage+necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356909394220622562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:78%;" ><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">oh hello friend.</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> flower nest</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I hope this is still there tomorrow when I find her booth:</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQwiOTJdI/AAAAAAAAApc/lP6IQ7O0kQM/s1600-h/oh+hello+friend+this+is+love+vintage+kissing+kids+necklace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleQwiOTJdI/AAAAAAAAApc/lP6IQ7O0kQM/s320/oh+hello+friend+this+is+love+vintage+kissing+kids+necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356909445275395538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5928981">oh hello friend.</a> this is love</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.rgcshows.com/RoseBowlFleaMarket/tabid/52/Default.aspx">Rose Bowl Flea Market</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">When: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:00am - 4:30 pm<br />Where: Rose Bowl in Pasadena<br />Admission: $8.00/person (They also have earlier admissions, as early as 5am, for an added cost)<br />Parking: free!</span><br /><br />This is where we found our centerpieces shown <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/06/baby-now-that-ive-found-you-i-wont-let.html">here</a>. It only comes every second Sunday of the month.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleK0oWVigI/AAAAAAAAAo0/F3TP1G2CT6Y/s1600-h/rose+bowl+flea+market.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 193px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleK0oWVigI/AAAAAAAAAo0/F3TP1G2CT6Y/s320/rose+bowl+flea+market.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356902918569429506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >image from <a href="http://www.rgcshows.com/RoseBowlFleaMarket/tabid/52/Default.aspx">here</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.astampinthehand.com/">Rubber Stamp Convention (RSC)</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">When: July 11 - 12, 2009 </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Where: <a href="http://www.carsoncenter.com/">Carson Community Center</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Admission: $6.00 one day or $8.00 for two-day pass</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Parking: free!</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleHWA0UNdI/AAAAAAAAAoc/MrjdKWHSsZA/s1600-h/RSC+jul+11+12+2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleHWA0UNdI/AAAAAAAAAoc/MrjdKWHSsZA/s320/RSC+jul+11+12+2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356899094026794450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >I know you can't read that! Click on the image!<br /></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I know, it sounds really geeky, but I've been a few times and I always walk out with something new to add to my craft supplies. It's not just rubber stamps! They do tons of demos and there are other vendors that sell paper, paper punches, trinkets, and embossing stencils. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My favorite things are the box patterns from <a href="http://www.darcie.com/index.html">Darcie's Country Folk</a>.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleIYgShoLI/AAAAAAAAAos/yCSR2-MqxoA/s1600-h/darcies+cupcake+template.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleIYgShoLI/AAAAAAAAAos/yCSR2-MqxoA/s320/darcies+cupcake+template.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356900236346368178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >favor boxes?<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >I know you can't read that! Click on the image!</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleHvvhoX2I/AAAAAAAAAok/F0ZOwP5myaQ/s1600-h/darcies+purse+template.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SleHvvhoX2I/AAAAAAAAAok/F0ZOwP5myaQ/s320/darcies+purse+template.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356899536061620066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >bridesmaid's gift box?</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >I know you can't read that! Click on the image!</span><br /><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-57711502490849753992009-07-10T10:15:00.000-07:002009-07-10T10:31:02.151-07:00Leaving on a jet plane.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">With <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/its-in-photograph-of-love.html">3 photography sessions</a> lined up with <a href="http://www.whitehautephotography.com/">our amazing photographer</a>, we would like to shoot at 3 distinctly different locations.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We want to do our engagement session this summer. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I asked <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/">Erinn</a> (my photographer's talented wife/second shooter) where this field is that she shot this lovely senior portrait of <a href="http://www.edaustinphotography.com/blog/?p=859">Lauren</a>:<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlUi6pY3lDI/AAAAAAAAAj8/qlRJNAaHZMI/s1600-h/lauren-17.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlUi6pY3lDI/AAAAAAAAAj8/qlRJNAaHZMI/s320/lauren-17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356225722764989490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Who would have thunk that flowers bloom in the SPRING and may not last through the SUMMER? Certainly not me, who SHOULD have considered that, having taught first graders this year.<br /><br />Change o' plan.<br /><br />It turns out Chris and Erinn are traveling to somewhere I love --Seattle, and we are going to meet them up there! Right now, plane ticket prices have skyrocketed so we are hoping that it goes back down soon.<br /><br />In my search for prospective photo locations in Seattle, I came across <a href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/">Sarah Rhoads'</a> <a href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/">blog</a>. Her <a href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/">site</a> makes me excited for Seattle!<br /><a href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2009/04/sarah-jared.html"><br /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2009/04/sarah-jared.html">Sarah and Jared</a>:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbZ3zjfxXI/AAAAAAAAAnM/8-ibxPqE8KU/s1600-h/d2b4ccf945e6b1326362cfa5a7c5288a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbZ3zjfxXI/AAAAAAAAAnM/8-ibxPqE8KU/s320/d2b4ccf945e6b1326362cfa5a7c5288a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356708359558907250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:78%;" >Seattle cityscape.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaeXGAfBI/AAAAAAAAAns/OW7u-8kWhjY/s1600-h/1a0a68716d2d77e2eaef99e4a03b4f58.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaeXGAfBI/AAAAAAAAAns/OW7u-8kWhjY/s320/1a0a68716d2d77e2eaef99e4a03b4f58.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356709021933927442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I love this tree.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2008/08/laura-ryan-engagement-session.html">Laura and Ryan</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaLRdWiBI/AAAAAAAAAnU/wvKj6vfh9jk/s1600-h/daf77ae7f9ae3ebd79194b492ddf6ba2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaLRdWiBI/AAAAAAAAAnU/wvKj6vfh9jk/s320/daf77ae7f9ae3ebd79194b492ddf6ba2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356708694003714066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Such a beautiful field.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaudvNI7I/AAAAAAAAAn8/P7RYSAJPM9M/s1600-h/c2a0c3936993e26e436245efa9a60ee4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaudvNI7I/AAAAAAAAAn8/P7RYSAJPM9M/s320/c2a0c3936993e26e436245efa9a60ee4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356709298595242930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">It's like a dream.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2009/03/kathryn-michael-1.html">Kathryn and Michael</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slbanf0AVYI/AAAAAAAAAn0/z8AGFP0JHB4/s1600-h/862dad78f1b93d0a72daa1af9ffd1830.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/Slbanf0AVYI/AAAAAAAAAn0/z8AGFP0JHB4/s320/862dad78f1b93d0a72daa1af9ffd1830.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356709178893161858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This reminds me of Twilight!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My favorite - </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2008/11/leda-jonathan.html">Leda and Jonathan</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaXAbegHI/AAAAAAAAAnk/1DsZyrfVVIE/s1600-h/8d94a5f32a8e579caf52a73ac518bf5d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaXAbegHI/AAAAAAAAAnk/1DsZyrfVVIE/s320/8d94a5f32a8e579caf52a73ac518bf5d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356708895590875250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This couple is gorgeous.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaSaWjvpI/AAAAAAAAAnc/n0d6qJUCROk/s1600-h/e0371d76503d405b05d5de81eb34a755.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlbaSaWjvpI/AAAAAAAAAnc/n0d6qJUCROk/s320/e0371d76503d405b05d5de81eb34a755.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356708816650223250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This bridge is lovely.</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I. Can't. Wait.</span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-6680055672255935722009-07-06T20:26:00.000-07:002009-07-06T23:32:24.475-07:00The way you [DIY] the things you do, part 2<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Remember this:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLjKYZ0dtI/AAAAAAAAAWk/WW8GHWgpdso/s1600-h/pomander+1+sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLjKYZ0dtI/AAAAAAAAAWk/WW8GHWgpdso/s200/pomander+1+sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355592674385884882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">that I made <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/way-you-diy-things-you-do.html">here</a>?</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I just found this lovely <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7591/diy/flowers/diy-wedding-pomander/?currentPage=2">DIY wedding paper pomander</a> from <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLlgl4IVdI/AAAAAAAAAWw/k3QGLWJT6BA/s1600-h/once+wed+diy-wedding-pomander1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLlgl4IVdI/AAAAAAAAAWw/k3QGLWJT6BA/s200/once+wed+diy-wedding-pomander1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355595254983054802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I wish I saw the <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7591/diy/flowers/diy-wedding-pomander/?currentPage=2">Once Wed pomander</a> sooner. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I was trying to layer too many flowers to keep the styrofoam from showing. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">She wrapped the ball entirely in seam binding to hide the styrofoam. Thank you, <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>, for your wonderful <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/category/diy/">DIY projects</a>.<br /><br />I didn't have seam binding (I am not even sure what that is). I tried ribbon first, but that didn't work because it won't lie flat. I remembered I bought this thin mesh "thing" (possibly drapes?) for $1.50 in the "As Is" section of <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">IKEA</a>. I cut a thin strip (~1"), wrapped, and pinned at the top.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Instead of paper flowers, I cut fabric flowers. Using what I learned from my almost favorite book, Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts that I also talked about <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/way-you-diy-things-you-do.html">here</a>, I finally bought some Stiffy (<a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=stiffy">that mr. c cannot stop laughing at</a>) from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michaels</a>:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLp1GQu69I/AAAAAAAAAW8/o2I27tTKiJY/s1600-h/stiffy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLp1GQu69I/AAAAAAAAAW8/o2I27tTKiJY/s200/stiffy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355600005320076242" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It is super easy to use. I just brushed on a thin layer of Stiffy onto the fabric with a foam brush, soaked up any excess with a paper towel, and let it dry flat on a rack.<br /><br />I used the <a href="http://www.carlacraft-hobby.com/Carla_Craft/eng/index.html">Carla Craft</a> Ume paper punches for about half of the flowers. The small one is easy to use, even with fabric. After punching about 10 large flowers, my hand hurt so much I was ready to chuck that POS across the room. Okay, it's not really a POS, but I will keep the paper punches for their original purpose. Thank goodness for mr. c's gift also talked about <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/way-you-diy-things-you-do.html">here</a>. I used my <a href="http://www.pazzles.com/index.php">Pazzles</a> Creative Cutter Inspiration to cut the remainder of the large flowers.<br /><br />Then I was good to attach 30-35 of these:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLd5pqtahI/AAAAAAAAAVU/d7uOsdFniCg/s1600-h/fabric+flowers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLd5pqtahI/AAAAAAAAAVU/d7uOsdFniCg/s200/fabric+flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355586889404213778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">to this:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLfdTuHcRI/AAAAAAAAAVc/cOQz1LCvXZY/s1600-h/diy+step+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLfdTuHcRI/AAAAAAAAAVc/cOQz1LCvXZY/s200/diy+step+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355588601499840786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">to make this:<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLiyFxXB0I/AAAAAAAAAWY/HetqBkdOyy0/s1600-h/diying+it+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlLiyFxXB0I/AAAAAAAAAWY/HetqBkdOyy0/s400/diying+it+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355592257067484994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">DIY-ing it attempt #2.</span></span><br /></div>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921955308484739475.post-52315095876732271282009-07-06T00:18:00.000-07:002009-07-06T01:05:17.908-07:00What you waitin' for?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last week, I received 3 boxes of discount glass jars purchased from <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">save-on-crafts</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> to be used for centerpieces and possibly a reception snack table (instead of just candy). Originally, I was looking for vintage bell jars and apothecary jars at the flea market, but those we found cost way more than I wanted to spend per centerpiece. I had to take a picture of this find with my BB:<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yay or nay on this centerpiece idea? :D</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlGqJwKDBTI/AAAAAAAAAUs/KDp0CmNtvCs/s1600-h/apothecary+jars+with+heads+at+flea+market.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlGqJwKDBTI/AAAAAAAAAUs/KDp0CmNtvCs/s320/apothecary+jars+with+heads+at+flea+market.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355248516442817842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Rose Bowl Flea Market find: Apothecary jars $48 each (freaky doll heads included!)</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Quite honestly, it doesn't matter to me whether it is truly vintage or vintage-like, as long as it looks good and doesn't break the bank. mr. c found me <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">save-on-crafts</a> online and Megan Marie of <a href="http://projectbride.blogspot.com/2009/05/project-centerpieces-pt-2.html">project: bride</a> also gave a thumbs up review of her purchases, so I went with it.<br /><br />My review, based on what I needed (glass bell jars and apothecary jars):<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Variety of sizes and shapes of the jars is good.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Costs of jars are pretty cheap.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Shipping was pricey (as expected with all the glass), but very quick. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The quality of the glass is okay, with a few bubbles and imperfections.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Overall, I am completely satisfied and excited to do something with these.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />My favorite purchase is this set of three bell jars, to be used for one centerpiece.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEhqCsYrtI/AAAAAAAAAUE/xBEWaA_OR_Y/s1600-h/bell+jars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEhqCsYrtI/AAAAAAAAAUE/xBEWaA_OR_Y/s320/bell+jars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355098438081490642" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/belljars1.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Glass Stem Bell Jars Set of 3, $16.99 </span></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also bought this set of three apothecary jars...<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEh5beA4nI/AAAAAAAAAUc/PuV0Pgh7ctw/s1600-h/set+of+apothocary+jars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEh5beA4nI/AAAAAAAAAUc/PuV0Pgh7ctw/s320/set+of+apothocary+jars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355098702430134898" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/apothecary11.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Set of 3 Glass Apothecary Jars Clear Glass </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">(10-3/8" - 8" - 7-1/2" tall) $19.99 Special </span></span></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >these three mini apothecary jars...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEhvRQa4fI/AAAAAAAAAUM/YzjzJ9Nn2Iw/s1600-h/mini+apothocary+jars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEhvRQa4fI/AAAAAAAAAUM/YzjzJ9Nn2Iw/s320/mini+apothocary+jars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355098527890072050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Individual Mini Apothecary Jars with Lids: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cheapjars.html">4-1/4" $2.99</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/jars2.html">6" $4.19</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/apothecaryjars2.html">5" $3.99</a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">and four of these (same) apothecary jars.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEh0T3H0RI/AAAAAAAAAUU/6bWSqnqeT4s/s1600-h/4+apothocary+jars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlEh0T3H0RI/AAAAAAAAAUU/6bWSqnqeT4s/s320/4+apothocary+jars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355098614488617234" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/apothecary5.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Discount Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids 11-3/4" $10.99 each/4 for $8.99 each</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I bought the last four apothecary jars for the snack table. 11-3/4" sounded like a decent size, and height-wise, it is. However, looking at the jars, you can see the neck is smaller, but I didn't consider that it might be too small for even my hand to fit in. Instead, I will be mixing all the apothecary jars around for a couple of centerpieces and for a part of the snack table.<br /><br />From the box that the set of three apothecary jars came in, they might also be found at discount stores, like <a href="http://www.biglots.com/">Big Lots</a> or <a href="http://www.marshallsonline.com/">Marshalls</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>/</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/index.asp">TJ Maxx</a> or </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wal-mart</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> (although I refuse to go there). I also saw a few at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home">Michaels</a>, with a 40% off coupon, will be a pretty good price. But, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home">Michaels</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> has a limited selection, so I am still happy with my purchase from </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">save-on-crafts</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In addition, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">save-on-crafts</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> has many other discount craft items</span>. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If we had not been so lucky to find the lovely birdcages at the flea market shown in my post <a href="http://bridevsgroom.blogspot.com/2009/06/baby-now-that-ive-found-you-i-wont-let.html">here</a>, I would probably buy this set of three gorgeous birdcages for just $35!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlGkD8NxmkI/AAAAAAAAAUk/uzQ_EBvcL3I/s1600-h/saveoncrafts+birdcages.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lB1jCR3QT_k/SlGkD8NxmkI/AAAAAAAAAUk/uzQ_EBvcL3I/s320/saveoncrafts+birdcages.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355241819530697282" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/birdcages4.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Bird Cages Decorative Antique Cream White (3 Birdcages) $35</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The more I look at them, the more I want them now. In fact...if it turns out we need a couple extra centerpieces, I might just have to buy them. :) </span>miss.thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02127803378076525170noreply@blogger.com2